ACADEMIC
PROGRAMS
In 2023, IDEO established three important affiliation agreements with the University of Zulia, solidifying the creation of three prestigious ophthalmology specialization programs for the first time in the country: the Postgraduate Specialization Program in Retina, the Postgraduate Specialization Program in Anterior Segment, and the newly approved Postgraduate Specialization Program in Glaucoma.
These programs represent the pinnacle of education in their respective fields, being the only university-accredited programs of their kind in Venezuela.
Ophthalmology Graduate Program
In 2008, IDEO partnered with the University of Zulia to offer its facilities and professionals for the ophthalmology clinical rotation of the Undergraduate Medical Program. Additionally, IDEO is involved in a portion of the Ophthalmology Graduate program. IDEO provides classroom space, offers thesis mentorship, and allows students to use its medical equipment for their research. IDEO, being a private institution, shares its technical resources to train resident doctors.
Specialization Program in Retina
Objective: Our goal is to train specialists with comprehensive knowledge, values, abilities, and skills to effectively diagnose and treat retinal pathologies. We aim to instill in our students a strong sense of service, responsibility, and critical thinking, while also nurturing their interest in exploring new knowledge, methods, and techniques to enhance their professional practice in the field of surgical retina. Our training program also emphasizes the use of advanced instruments for evaluating the structures of the eye's posterior segment.
Program duration: 2 years
Students per year: 3
Current students: Dr. Alfredo Fernández, Dr. Irma Martínez, Dr. Samuel Rivas
Coordinator: Dr. Miguel Brito Rodríguez
Specialization Program in Anterior Segment
Objective: The objective is to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to diagnose and treat common diseases and emergency conditions in the frontal part of the eye with high quality standards, a strong sense of responsibility, professional ethics, and a focus on teamwork. Additionally, we seek to encourage students to cultivate a curious mindset and engage in research to address health issues related to the Anterior Segment of the eye, using a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach.
Program duration : 2 years
Students per year: 3
Current students: Dr. Claudia Acosta, Dr. Laura Lugo
Coordinator: Dr. Miguel Brito Rodríguez
Webinars
During the COVID-19 pandemic, IDEO organized more than 60 free webinars for ophthalmology residents across the country. These webinars featured leading national and international ophthalmology professionals. As a result of this initiative, IDEO received special recognition from the Venezuelan Society of Ophthalmology.
did you know?
Prior to the LUZ-IDEO University affiliation agreement and the establishment of Official Specialization Postgraduate Degrees, IDEO offered its own Fellowship programs in Retina, Anterior Segment and Glaucoma.
IDEO successfully trained 21 Retina Specialists, 16 Anterior Segment Specialists and 1 Glaucoma Specialist.
Retina:
Dra. Zulvy Bedón, VE
Dr. Humberto Contreras, VE
Dr. Stephanie Correal, CO
Dr. Gabriel Dib, USA
Dr. Fahir Durán Yépez, VE
Dr. Munir Escaf Vergara, CO
Dr. Rosa Galvis Angola, CO
Dr. Mauricio Grisales Escobar, CO
Dr. Juan Iturralde Irahola, EC
Dr. María C. Jiménez, CL
Dr. Pamela Molero, USA
Dr. Patricia Navarro, ES
Dr. Claudia Osorio, EC
Dr. Yanina Paternostro, CO
Dr. Humberto A. Pérez Otero, VE
Dr. Flavio Piñeres Sandino, CO
Dr. Virginia Plaza García, VE
Dr. Leonidas Rodríguez, VE
Dr. José Leonardo Romero, VE
Dr. Andrés Zambrano, CL
Anterior Segment:
Dr. Nataly Álvarez Tarazón, EC
Dr. Aletzaida Chirguita Vera
Dr. Emiliano Cruz, CO
Dr. Jorge Padrón Chacín
Dr. Deborah Lista Banza, VE
Dr. Vanessa Luzardo, VE
Dr. Ardelis Marcano Díaz,
Dr. Margarita Meza,
Dr. Lorena Montiel,
Dr. Enrique Ojeda García, VE
Dr. Ingrid Paternina, EC
Dr. Milena Tirado, CO
Dr. María Alejandra Vale, MX
Dr. Alfredo Vega, ES
Dr. Emely Velázquez Rojas, VE
Dr. Raiza Viloria, VE
Glaucoma:
Dr. José Miguel Oviedo, VE
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